Abstract

A SHORT REVIEW ON FAST DISSOLVING ORAL FILM

*Mundhe Bhagyashri, Kadam Vaishali, Jadhav Suryakant, Md. Zamiruddin,Bharkad Vishvanath

ABSTRACT

In the late 1970’s fast-dissolving oral film’s are came in existence and is an alternative to tablet, capsules and syrup. Fast-dissolving oral films are helpful to paediatric and geriatric patients who experience difficulties in swallowing traditional oral solid-dosage forms. FDOFs are very similar to postage stamp in their shape, size and thickness. Oral films provide better drug utilization in by-passing the first pass metabolism, enhance drug bioavailability, mask the bitter taste of the drug and do not need water to swallow. FDOF formulations are suitable for cough, cold remedies, sore throat, allergenic conditions, nausea, pain and CNS disorders. Multivitamins, caffeine strips, snoring aid and sleeping aids are also applicable for incorporation in the oral films. The present review shows that how the film is convient to the patient and also focuses on the marketed technologies

Keywords: fast-dissolving oral film, Film forming polymer, Solvent casting technique, Plasticiser